factor

factor,

in arithmetic, any number that divides a given number evenly, i.e., without any remainder. The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. Similarly in algebra, any one of the algebraic expressions multiplied by another to form a product is a factor of that product, e.g., a+b and a−b are factors of a2−b2, since (a+b)(a−b)=a2−b2. In general, if r is a rootroot,in mathematics, number or quantity r for which an equation f(r)=0 holds true, where f is some function. If f is a polynomial, r is called a root of f; for example, r=3 and r.....Click the link for more information. of a polynomialpolynomial,mathematical expression which is a finite sum, each term being a constant times a product of one or more variables raised to powers. With only one variable the general form of a polynomial is a0xn+a1x.....Click the link for more information. equation f(x)=0, then (x−r) is a factor of the polynomial f(x).

factor

[′fak·tər]

(mathematics)

For an integer n, any integer which gives n when multiplied by another integer.

For a polynomial p, any polynomial which gives p when multiplied by another polynomial.

For a graph G, a spanning subgraph of G with at least one edge.

(statistics)

A quantity or a variable being studied in an experiment as a possible cause of variation.

factor

1.Maths

a. one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial

b. an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial

2.Med any of several substances that participate in the clotting of blood

3.Law, Commerce a person who acts on another's behalf, esp one who transacts business for another

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